The Daily Nugs - February 22, 2024
From Grateful Dead of the Day
There really are no bad 1969 Grateful Dead shows, and this one is better than most. Every single tune this night has something really special going on, from the sweet noodling at the end of Mountains of the Moon that, unbeknownst, suddenly arrives at Dark Star to the building, eventually roaring Doin' That Rag with its sharp drums, prominent organ, and awesome guitar riffs. You don't want to miss any of this show, but the Stephen> Eleven is an absolute masterpiece. And the Lovelight shines as Pig puts in another funky, bluesy rap. Get your hands out of your pocket and listen to this quintessential primal Dead at Grateful Dead of the Day.
Give a listen to this sparkling 1973 show from the campus of the University of Illinois with an absolutely transcendent Dark Star.
This is a gnarly, epic three-set show from Winterland in 1974 that just keeps hitting with one powerful tune after another. Amongst the 30+ songs, the boys send out the first Ship of Fools, Must Have Been the Roses, and U.S. Blues. It was also the first of a three-night run at Winterland and the first show of 1974. Cue it up now.
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Until tomorrow, spread the love and enjoy the music!